How does payment protection work on Taskbear?

Taskbear uses secure payment protection powered by Stripe. When a customer pays, funds are held safely until the work is completed and approved. This protects both customers and professionals, ensuring quality service and guaranteed payment.

Are all Taskbear professionals verified?

Yes, every professional on Taskbear goes through our verification process. We verify identity, check qualifications, and monitor reviews to ensure you're connecting with trusted professionals.

How quickly can I get a response from a professional?

Most professionals respond within minutes to hours. You can see each professional's typical response time and availability on their profile before sending a booking request.

What if I'm not satisfied with the work?

Taskbear offers quality guarantees. If work doesn't meet the agreed standards, you can request revisions or contact our support team. Payment is only released when you approve the completed work.

How Taskbear works

Get it done, or earn doing it, in a few taps.

Name: Taskbear
Address: AU
Price range: $$

Taskbear connects you with verified locals for everything from cleaning and removals to handyman work, gardening and licensed trades. Here is exactly how it all works, from both sides.

Quotes in minutesVerified prosPay only when done

For customers

Hire in four simple steps.

Post the job once, compare real quotes from verified locals, and pay only when the work is done.

Browse services

Search by category and suburb. View profiles, pricing and real reviews from neighbours.

Send a request

Pick a package, set the date, and message the tasker. Most replies land within the hour.

Pay securely

Funds are held safely with Stripe and only released after the work is done to your liking.

Review & release

Approve the job, release payment and leave a review. Rebook the same tasker any time.

For taskers

Earn in four simple steps.

Turn your skills into a steady stream of local work. No subscriptions, no per-lead fees, no admin headaches.

Build your profile

Set up your listing with services, pricing, availability and a clear portfolio.

Receive requests

Get matched with locals in your suburb. Accept the jobs that suit your schedule.

Complete the work

Do the job as agreed. Chat with the customer through the in-app messenger.

Get paid instantly

Customer approves and funds release straight to your account. No chasing invoices.

Secure payments

Your money, fully protected by Stripe.

We never touch your funds. Stripe holds payments in escrow and only releases them once you are happy with the work.

Customer pays

Secured upfront

Funds held

Stripe escrow

Work done

Job completed

Approved

You confirm

Paid out

Instant release

Funds held until job completion

Full transparency, no hidden fees

Instant payout on approval

Why Taskbear

Built on trust and transparency.

Verified professionals

Every tasker is reviewed for quality, safety and ID.

Payment protection

Your money sits safely with Stripe until you say so.

Real reviews

Read genuine feedback left by paying customers only.

In-app chat

Quote, plan and follow up in one private thread.

Instant booking

Live availability means no chasing or guesswork.

Quality guaranteed

Not happy? We work with you until it is sorted.

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of Aussies who trust Taskbear to get the job done or earn money on their own terms.